29 Jan 2026
Rising Workplace Stress Driving More Patients to GPs
GPs across Australia are seeing more patients asking for help with workplace-related mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression.
29 Jan 2026
People Start Choosing Healthier Foods After GLP-1 Treatment
A recent study suggests that some people make healthier choices at the supermarket after starting treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), a class of medicines used for weight management and diabetes.
29 Jan 2026
Australia Needs Better Health Data Systems to Improve Care
Australia needs a major change in how health data is managed if it wants to tackle the challenges of an ageing population, changing disease patterns, and more complex health conditions.
29 Jan 2026
Hospitals Need More Than Promises
Australia’s public hospitals could fall further behind if the next funding agreement doesn’t deliver real support. Doctors warn that without stronger funding and reform, patients will keep facing long waits and crowded hospitals.
29 Jan 2026
TGA Takes Action Against Unapproved Therapeutic Goods
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued 11 fines totalling $43,560 to six people for allegedly importing unapproved therapeutic products and advertising them unlawfully
28 Jan 2026
Victoria Boosts Mental Health and AOD Support for Young People
Victoria is investing in mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to help young people early, keep them connected to their communities, and reduce involvement with the justice system.
28 Jan 2026
Labetalol tablet shortage prompts substitution changes and overseas supply
A shortage of Presolol 200 (labetalol 200 mg) tablets, used to treat all grades of hypertension, has been confirmed due to manufacturing issues.
28 Jan 2026
CDU launches new medical degree with first intake confirmed
Charles Darwin University is set to welcome its first cohort of medical students, marking a major step toward strengthening the Northern Territory’s local medical workforce.
28 Jan 2026
Support your patients with free type 2 diabetes education
General practices in South Western Sydney can now host free, two-hour group education sessions for patients living with type 2 diabetes.
28 Jan 2026
“Scorcher Season: Heatwaves Challenge GPs Across Australia”
Australia is baking under a wave of extreme heat, and doctors say it’s putting extra pressure on general practices nationwide.